Ohio's Governor and lieutenant governor announced that 566 employers received approvals for 7,681 tech credentials in the January TechCred application period. This is part of a program that has issued over 130,000 credentials since 2019.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is to issue Child ID cards during an Open House event, also launching the "Guardian Angel Program" for children with disabilities.

The National Weather Service projects wet weather and possible thunderstorms for Ohio. A warm front will bring showers and higher temperatures later in the week.

Nolan Johnson is named the new Ohio Wildlife Officer for Van Wert County, replacing Nathan Robinson, who was promoted. Johnson, a Hocking College graduate, will enforce wildlife regulations and engage in conservation.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber urges better fiscal discipline after discovering $1.2 million in penalties due to late payments by local governments since 2019. Officials may have to pay penalties themselves.

Fishermen in Ohio were fined for overfishing walleye, exceeding daily limits, and facing legal consequences for "double tripping." The ODNR enforces rules to ensure sustainable fishing and conservation.

A former Cleveland State University assistant professor faces a financial recovery claim for over $85,000 in personal expenses charged to a university payment card.

Former Fairfield County coach Kory M. Ross has been charged with sexual battery involving a student before his Johnstown-Monroe Middle School tenure.

The Columbus Police are investigating a shooting on Webster Canyon Ct, where victim M.G. was found with a gunshot wound and is stable. The incident remains under investigation.

The original 16-Bit Bar + Arcade in Columbus is closing, but its spirit will continue at other locations. A farewell event is planned, and the company is expanding into new entertainment venues.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain for southwest Ohio, with a drier spell expected Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Showers may return on Thursday, with possible severe weather on Sunday and cooler temperatures by Monday.

Judge Robert Hendrickson follows in his father's footsteps by serving on the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals and as a substitute on the Ohio Supreme Court.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help to find Denease R. Mullins, a 58-year-old woman missing from Amanda, Ohio since March 20, 2025.